Meistrite Hoov — Attraction in Tallinn

I can’t say enough good things about Meistrite Hoov — this little spot is an absolute hidden gem in Tallinn! Tucked away in a quiet courtyard just off the main streets of Old Town, it’s definitely off the beaten path. You’re not likely to stumble upon it unless you’re using a map or happen to know exactly what you’re looking for… but trust me, it’s well worth tracking down.

Once you find the entrance and step inside, it feels like you’ve discovered a secret pocket of the city. The cobblestone courtyard is filled with charming little artisan shops and local craftspeople selling handmade goods — from art and textiles to ceramics and wooden crafts.

We especially loved the family-owned wood shop tucked into one of the corners. The craftsmanship was beautiful, with everything from kitchen tools to intricate wooden toys and decorations. What really stood out was how affordable the prices were — seriously, the cost was a fraction of what we’d pay for something similar back home in Canada, and the quality was exceptional. You could really feel the pride and care that went into each piece.

It’s also just a peaceful, picturesque place to take a break from the busy tourist areas — we didn’t see any big crowds or tour groups here, just a few curious travelers like us. If you’re looking for authentic, handmade souvenirs or want to support local artists and makers, Meistrite Hoov is a must-visit.

A quiet oasis with creative soul — this place totally made our...

Like a sweet time travel. Everything (the tables, chairs, carpets, even the music) goes for invoking the roaring '20s... The small sweets and the cakes are decently tastes good, also the coffee is good. We just sat for an hour to enjoy the environment and relax. Honestly I never imagined this place can be existed in the heart of the old town.

We drank coffee and eat the house's cake, also have some small extra requests. The ladies working here helped us with all of them, making this experience quite unique. I definitely recommend it if you want a hundred year time travel and want to try something special.

Some tips: go inside to order, but before if you arrive, just sit down. Even there's only a bigger table avilable; you can share it with others. Also, there's a lot of handcraft shop can be found here, check them if...

Went to one of the souvenir stores by the entrance of the courtyard and had a really bad experience. The store on the ground (with a sign that says it’s open) that I wanted to go to was connected to a downstairs store and when I opened the door to enter the ground floor store, the lady (presumably the owner) in the downstairs shop accused me of not asking permission to enter as the owner of the ground shop was not present. I asked her how was I supposed to know whether the owner is absent without entering the shop? She responded that I should have asked permission anyway. (To whom?..) She was very unfriendly and hostile. Not appreciated her...